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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
89 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2011
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 4 months earlier than the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Pentax RZ10

          

          

            
 SZ-30MR RZ10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

          

          

            
 RZ10 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax RZ10

          

          

            
 SZ-30MR RZ10 
AnnouncedMarch 2011July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Pentax RZ10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR and the RZ10.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and RZ10 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and RZ10.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

            Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography features
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Pentax RZ10
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (226 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
Pentax RZ10 Sports photography details
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 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 low frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (178 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography details
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 lighter than average in class (226 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery (220 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
 environment proof
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 great reach (280mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (178 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery (220 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 not so great battery life (178 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging highlights
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (226g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external mic port
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus SZ-30MRPentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-03-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 178 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $200